Xi Home Dumplings Bay

I wanted to try something different from my usual choices and came across this place—and I absolutely loved it! The food was cooked to perfection and served within just 10 minutes. The staff was incredibly kind and offered great recommendations, making the experience even better. Vegetarians will find a handful of delicious options as well. My personal favorites were the stir-fried beans and taro rolls. We also tried the pan fried pork dumplings, and to my surprise, they were fresh, well-cooked, and had no overpowering smell. Even as someone who isn’t a big fan of pork, I must say they were excellent. The desserts were unique and, for me, the best part was that they weren’t overly sweet—just perfectly subtle. However, if you have a strong sweet tooth, you might find them very mild. One thing to note is that the place is quite small and often packed, so if you're looking for a spacious and relaxed dining environment, this might not be the best fit. But if you’re after authentic flavors and great food, this little gem is a must-visit. I’ll definitely be coming back!

We've been coming to Xi Home regularly since we discovered their dumplings in 2021. The restaurant isn't fancy, but their food is consistently good with several standouts. Everyone we've taken to Xi Home has loved their pork and fennel dumplings (a new combination for me, and I've been making dumplings at home since I was a child!). I cannot get enough of those! They've recently added pork with fresh chilies dumpling...loved them, tho the heat is at least medium level so not for the faint-hearted. We also always order the cucumber side dish. So good, I've had to deconstruct it to make at home! Their sweet and sour pork is perfectly crispy and balanced flavour-wise. The fried tofu was amazing. The long beans with pork was very tasty, although a bit too salty for my taste so I would ask for it with less salt next time.

Best Chinese food I've had in London. Everything was consistently excellent. The beef tendon was so well marinated and the texture like a firm jelly. Handmade cold sesame paste noodle were smooth with the right sauce and noodle balance. Fried dumplings had a beautifully crispy base and and chewy skin.The fried aubergine was so crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. The cherry on top was the excellent service. The lady who brought us our food was so cheerful, attentive and efficient. Thank you! We appreciate your work ethic.

A friend recommended this place and it did not disappoint. If you love Chinese food this is a must, particularly for the dumplings. Dan Dan was good, cucumber was excellent, and the pork and fennel dumplings were one of the best dishes I’ve had this year. The care put into the dough of the homemade dumplings really shone through! Also liked that it wasn’t too busy for lunch despite it being a very busy weekend in London. I think dinner is when it's busier.

Came for lunch - got the spicy beef tendon, crispy pork, dan dan noodles and cold summer noodles. Have been here before and the crispy pork was soggy on the outside and chewy on the inside and a bit of a letdown - however, this time it was so lovely and crispy! We got the spicy beef tendon after seeing people rave about it in reviews. It was tasty but a bit expensive for the quantity. The dan dan noodles are always good. 🥰 The cold summer noodles were ok, HUGE quantity (couldn’t finish it) and the beef was lovely but the egg (as pictured) was not good and the kimchi was too sweet. The soup was tangy and fresh though. The portion sizes on the whole are always amazing! Service is always excellent and food always comes out quickly. Upstairs is a bit cramped and wish there was aircon.

Delicious dumplings. We ordered the lobster dumplings and cuttlefish dumplings. They looked so appetising and did not disappoint on taste. Really succulent and delicious. The quantity was very big though. Minimum order was 10 dumplings of any type. Next time we will probably order only the dumplings if we are just 2 people. 10 dumplings are just right for one person. The fried pork was also delicious and crispy. Quite sweet, though, so not the option if you prefer spice.

The stars of the show are of course the dumplings! Super yummy and the portion size are very filling. Very enjoyable for sharing. The Dan Dan noddle is also a pleasant surprise.

This place is always busy so we tried it out as it has relatively good review and I always look for good Szechuan restaurants. The best of all was the noodle dish. It came first piping hot and had a good spice. The rest of the dishes were very average at best. The dumplings boiled and fried were the most disappointing dishes out of all given the name of the place. There was only one staff serving the whole downstairs and I didn’t feel like it was sufficient number of staff to serve the full downstairs place. They were also pouring water from the tap in the bathroom and I felt a little unhygienic.